The National Blood Transfusion Service would like to thank the 33 people who called to donate blood at the Xewkija Clinic during the last session.

The Service has said that faced with the challenge of keeping up enough blood reserves during the hot months of summer, it is once again encouraging all those who are healthy “to be courageous and please come forward to donate much needed blood.”

In appreciation of donors and awareness of the continuing need for blood donations, this video has been released by the Service, which also gave its thanks and appreciation to Joseph Cordina, Joseph Grima and Daniel Zerafa for the work related to the production of this video, all on a voluntary basis.

There is a donation session on Tuesday, the 27th of July from 1.00pm to 5.00pm (last registrations until 5pm) at the Centre in Xewkija and again on Sunday, the 1st of August from 8am to 1pm (last registration until 1pm).

The centre is located at the Xewkija Clinic, in Triq tall- Hamrija, between the Primary School and the Bocci Club.

The Service reminds everyone that it is very important to always take your Identity Card, or Driving License or Maltese Passport and to drink plenty of water beforehand. Also, please encourage others to donate if possible.

Anyone who has undergone a swab test, even if routine or due to travel should wait until they have a Covid-19 negative result before donating blood.

People with a fever or flu symptoms should wait 7 days before donating blood.

Anyone taking the vaccine must allow 48 hours to elapse before donating blood.

A blood donor must allow 7 days to elapse before taking the Covid-19 vaccine.

To find out if you are eligible to donate blood please see here.

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